Interview with Senator Ike Harris, a Republican Texas state legislator from Dallas, Texas. Harris discusses his experiences attending the 66th Legislative Session of the Texas Senate, including thoughts on Governor Briscoe and Governor Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief, and public school finance.
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Interview with Senator Ike Harris, a Republican Texas state legislator from Dallas, Texas. Harris discusses his experiences attending the 66th Legislative Session of the Texas Senate, including thoughts on Governor Briscoe and Governor Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief, and public school finance.
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[2], 38 p. ; 28 cm.
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Interview conducted in 1979 for the Texas Political History Oral History Project. Interviewer: Dr. Ronald E. Marcello, Professor of History, North Texas State University.
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